Ashok Leyland Launched BADA DOST New Smart Mini CommercialTruck

The new light commercial vehicle in Phoenix platform, indigenously developed right from scratch, Bada Dost LCV, aims to make headway both in India and global markets. The modular LCV, with both left-hand and right-hand drive variants with multiple GVW options will be available with diesel, CNG and also electric power. The new LCV is priced between Rs 775,000 – 799,000 (ex-showroom Mumbai) and will be first available in seven states. The potential list includes Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Gujarat. Pondicherry and Goa are also being considered.

The i3 LS (with power steering) and 2.99T GVW is priced Rs Rs 775,000 while the i3 LX (with power steering and AC) is priced at Rs 795,000. The i4 LS (with power steering) 3.49T GVW carries the price tag of Rs 779,000 and the i4 LX with power steering and AC will be priced Rs 799,000. All the prices are ex-showroom Mumbai.

Nearly a decade after Chennai-based Ashok Leyland rolled out its first SCV – the Dost – the company is revisiting the segment with a new model – a big light CV named Bada (big in Hindi) Dost. Ashok Leyland launched its first LCV, the Dost, in 2011 in a segment that none of its rivals was present at the time. It was also the first time that driver comfort was given more importance by introducing an air-conditioned cabin and power steering to smaller CVs, all in the interest of increased driver comfort. It was not long before the Dost carved its own space and triggered the segment shift from 0-2T to 2- to 3.5 tonnes. The company rolled out other models like the Partner and today the LCV market accounts for 39 percent of sales for Ashok Leyland.

LCVs is a huge market, both domestically and internationally, and is expected to bounce back faster from the current uncertainty. Ashok Leyland believes LCVs will play a major role in its overarching goal to become one of the top 10 global players in the CV industry.

Dheeraj Hinduja, chairman, Ashok Leyland said, “Today marks a milestone for us as we move towards our Vision of being amongst the Top 10 Global CV Makers. The new in-house developed platform is a key part of our long-term LCV strategy aimed at positioning AL as a serious and significant player in the segment. Bada Dost i3 and i4, the first two vehicles being launched on this new platform, along with other current offerings, close the gap in our LCV product portfolio. Our range will now be available in both right-hand-drive and left-hand-drive options, enabling us to look at international markets more aggressively. 

Product highlights
The Bada Dost has been engineered and built on a new robust platform suited for all terrains. The LCV, which is powered by an 80hp BS VI engine, is equipped with a five-speed gearbox with cable shift system and tiltable power steering for effortless driving, with an option of AC. It comes with new-age styling and appearance with car-like interiors and has a loading space of 9 feet 8 inches for easy loading and unloading. Other key highlights include ground clearance of 206mm, an LED tail-lamp with protector, reverse parking assist and a 50-litre fuel tank for longer trips and three seats along with a driver seat. Also, the walkthrough cabin and retractable-while-engaged hand brake lever provide more comfort to the driver. The company has around nine patents for the new platform.

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அசோக்லைலண்ட நிறுவனத்தின் சிறு குறு ரக சரக்கு வாகனத்தின் மற்றுமொரு அறிமுகம் 'படா தோஸ்த் ' ஆகும்.இவர்கள் முன்னரே அறிவித்த பீனிக்ஸ் பிளாட்பார்மின் அடிப்படை கட்டமைப்பின் வகையில் அமைந்த தோஸ்த் வாகனத்தின் மேம்படுத்தப்பட்ட வடிவமே ' படா தோஸ்த்' ஆகும்.எதிர் காலத்தை கணக்கிட்டு நவீன வாகனங்களை உருவாக்க வேண்டும் என்ற அசோக்லேலண்ட் நிறுவனத்தின் தயாரிப்பே இதுவாகும். முன்னர் அறிமுகப்படுத்திய தோஸ்த் தென்மாநிலங்களில் இலகு ரக வாகன விற்பனையில் சிறப்பான இடம் பிடித்தது அனைவரும் அறிந்ததே.இதன் கேபின் தற்போது மூன்று பேர் அமர்ந்து செல்லும் வகையில் வடிவமைக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது.இதன் சரக்கு ஏற்றும் அளவு 1.76 டன்களி ருந்து 1.86 டன் வரை ஏற்றலாம்.இதன் முன்புறம் எடுப்பான தோற்றத்துடன் கார்களில் இருக்கும் முன்புற முகப்பு விளக்கு போல் அமைந்துள்ளது.இதன் என்ஜின் BS6  வகையில் மேம்படுத்தப்பட்ட வகை இஞ்சின் பொறுத்தப்பட்டுள்ளது.இது அடர் நீல நிறம் மற்றும் அடர் சாம்பல் நிறங்களில் வாடிக்கையாளர்களுக்கு கிடைக்கும்.

BS 6 Range Light Commercial Vehicles In India

Light Commercial Vehicles 4 wheel segment

இந்த வகை இலகு ரக சரக்கு வாகனங்களை இந்தியாவில் 5 க்கும் மேற்பட்ட நிறுவனங்கள் தயாரித்து சந்தை படுத்துகின்றன.அவற்றை பற்றி விரிவாக பார்ப்போம்.

1) TATA 2)Eicher 3)SML Isuzu 4)Ashok Leyland 5)Mahindra 6) Force Motors

அதிகபட்சமாக மொத்த எடை 5200 KG  ல் இருந்து 6.5 டன் வரை ஒவ்வொரு நிறுவனத்திற்கும் மாறுபட்ட வாகனங்களை தயாரிக்கின்றன்.தற்போது இந்திய புகை BS6  புகை விதிகளின் படி இன்ஜின் மாற்றி அமைக்கப்பட்டு தயாரிக்கப்படுவதால்  BS4  வகை வாகனங்களை விட கூடுதல் விலையுடன் தான் தற்போது விற்பனை செய்யப்படுகிறது.இந்த இஞ்சினால் சுற்று சூழல் மாசுபாட்டை குறைக்கும் பொருட்டு யூரியா கரைசல் திரவம் புகை போக்கியில் செலுத்தி மாசுபாட்டை குறைக்கும் வகையில் வடிவமைக்கப்பட்டு இருப்பதால் அதற்கு என்ற தனியாக டேங்குகள் பொறுத்தப்பட்டுள்ளன இது ஓட்டுனருக்கு கூடுதல் செலவு பிடிக்கும்.இந்த வகை வாகனங்கள் இலகு ரக சரக்குகளான காய்கறி, பால், முட்டை, கொரியர்,அட்டைபெட்டிகள் மற்றும் கேஸ் சிலிண்டர் கொண்டு செல்வதற்கும் சில இடங்களில் சிமென்ட் ,பெயின்ட் போன்ற கட்டிட பொருட்கள் கொண்டு செல்வதற்கும் பயன் படுகின்றன்.மிக குறுகிய திரும்பு வளைவு திறன் உள்ளதால்குறுகலான  நகர சலைகளில் சுலபமாக சென்று வருவதற்கு மிக உதவிகரமாக இருக்கும்.ஓட்டுனர் மற்றும் மற்றொரு பயணி செல்வதற்கு உகந்த கேபின்களுடன் தயாரிக்கப்படுகின்றன.வாகன தயாரிப்பு நிறுவனங்கள் ஒவ்வொன்றும் தங்களுடைய தனித்தன்மையான வடிவமைப்புகளுடன் தயாரிப்பதால் இவ்வகை வாகனங்களுக்கு இடையே சிறு சிறு வேறுபாடுகள் இருக்கும்.பெரும்பாலானவைகள் கேபின் தூக்கி இஞ்சின் பார்வை இடும் வகையில் தான் வடிவமைக்கப்பட்டிருக்கும்.இதன் காரணமாக அதிக இடவசதி, சப்தம் குறைவாக இருப்பது போன்ற பயன்கள் கிடைக்கும்.தற்போது இவ்வகை வாகனங்கள் உலக தரத்தில் ஓட்டுனர்க்கு சவுகரியமான வகையில் கேபின்கள் பொறுத்தப்படட்டு வருகின்றன்.மிக சிறந்த உட்கட்டமைப்புகள் , மொபைல் சார்ஜர், டிஜிட்டல் மீட்டர்கள், ரெக்கார்ட் வைக்கும் கலன்கள், தண்ணீர் வைக்கும் பிடிமானம் போன்றவை கூடுதல் சவுகரியங்களுடன் இவைகள் தயாரிக்கப்படுகின்றன.இரவு நேர பயணங்களுக்கு ஏற்ப முன்புற முகப்பு விளக்குள் டிரைவர்கள் களைப்பு அடையாமல் ஓட்டுவதற்கு ஏற்ப குடுதல் வெளிச்சங்களுடன் பொறுத்தப்பட்டுள்ளன.இந்த வகை வாகனங்கள் விலை  சுமார் 10 இலட்சத்திலிருந்து தொடங்கலாம் அல்லது பயன்பாட்டுக்கு ஏற்றவாறு கூடுதலோ அல்லது குறையவோ செய்யலாம்.இவ்வகை வாகனங்கள் பற்றிய ஒவ்வொரு கம்பெனி தயாரிப்புகளாக விரிவாக பார்க்கலாம்.

1) TATA Motors

இலகுரக வாகன சந்தையில் தனக்கென தனி முத்திரை பதித்த டாடா வாகனங்கள் 407 வகை வாகனங்களை அனைவரும் அறிந்ததே.

    இதில் 407 Pickup  என்ற குறைந்த இலகு ரக வாகனத்தை பற்றி பார்ப்போம்.இது முன்புற இஞ்சின் அமைந்து செமி பார்வேர்ட் வகை கேபினை கொண்டது ஆகும்.சாலைகள்  தெளிவாகவும் ஓட்டுநர்க்கு சுலபமாக அதிக இடஞ்சல்கள் இல்லாத கேபின் பகுதியை கொண்டுள்ளதால் ஓட்டுனர்களால் விரும்பி ஓட்டப்படும் வாகனம் ஆகும்.முன்புற இஞ்சின் பகுதி அமைந்து உள்ளதால் ஒரு கம்பீர தோற்றத்தை கொண்டிருக்கும்.

 

மிகப்பெரிய டீலர் நெட்வொர்க் கொண்ட டாடா நிறுவனத்தின் இந்த வகை வாகனங்கள் பரவலாக அனைத்து மாநிலங்களிலும் விரும்பி வாங்கப்படுகின்றன்.சுமார் 35 ஆண்டுகளுக்கு மேற்பட்ட 407 வகை வாகனங்கள் பற்றிய மக்களின் நம்பிக்கை அனைவராலும் விரும்பப்படும் வாகனம் ஆகும்.

 

மிக சலப தவணை திட்டங்கள் மூலம் வாகனங்கள் கிடைக்க ஏற்பாடுகள் செய்யப்பட்டுள்ளன.

மேலும் டாடா நிறுவனம் தங்களுடைய மேம்படுத்தப்பட்ட சீரிஸ் வகையாக ULTRA அல்ட்ரா என்ற வகையிலும் BS 6 தர கட்டுப்பாடுகளுக்கு உகந்த வாகனங்களை ஒரே வகை பிளாட்பார்ம் தயாரிப்பு அசெம்பளி லைன் வகையிலும் நான்கு சக்கர இலகுரக வாகனங்களையும் தயாரிக்கின்றது.இது TATA ULTRA T7 என்ற வகையில் இலகு ரக சரக்கு வாகனம் ஆகும்.

2)EICHER MOTORS

Pro 1049

இந்தோ ஜப்பானிய கூட்டு முயற்சியினால் துவக்கப்பட்டு இலகு ரக வாகனத்தில் சிறப்பான இடத்தை பெற்ற ஈச்சர் நிறுவனம் தற்போது கூட்டு நிறுவனம் இல்லாத தனி நிறுவமாக தனித் தன்மையுடன் வாகனங்களை தயாரித்து சந்தை படுத்துகின்றது.Pro சீரிஸ் என்ற வகையில் மேம்படுத்தப்பட்ட வாகனங்களாக BS6 வகை வாகனங்களை இந்நிறுவனம் தயாரிக்கின்றது.இந்த வகை வாகனங்கள் கேபின் தூக்கி இஞ்சினை பார்க்கும் வசதியுடன் கூடுதல் சிறப்பம்சங்களுடன் இவ்வகை வாகனங்கள் வெளிவருகின்றன.இவர்கள் BS6  வகை வாகனங்களை தரகட்டுப்பாடு காலத்திற்கு முன்பே தயாரித்து சந்தை படுத்தி வெற்றி கண்டவர்கள்.

இவர்களின் சொந்த வடிவமைப்புகளால் மிகச்சிறந்த இலகுரக வாகனங்களை உரிமையாளர்களின் நன்மதிப்பை பெற்றவர்கள்.இந்தியாவில் அனைத்து பகுதிகளிலும் பரவலாக விரும்பி வாங்கப்படும் வாகனம் ஆகும்.

3) SML ISUZU

முன்பு இந்தோ ஜப்பானிய கூட்டு தயாரிப்பாக இருந்து தற்போதும்  ISUZU  நிறுவனத்துடன் இணைந்து தற்போது இலகு ரக வாகனங்களை தயாரிக்கின்றன் பஞ்சாப் மாநிலத்தின் ஜலந்தர் நகரில் அமைந்த இந்நிறுவனம் அந்த பகுதியில்மிக பிரபலமான வாகன தயாரிப்பு நிறுவனம் ஆகும்.தற்போது கூட்டு முயற்சியினால் குளோபல் சீரிஸ் என்ற GS சீரிஸ் வகை பெயர்களுடன் உலகதரத்தில் வாகனங்கள் சிறப்பாக வடிவமைக்கப்பட்டு வெளிவருகின்றன.

குறிப்பிட்ட பயன்பாடுகளுக்கு அதாவது இலகு ரக நீண்டகுழாய்கள் , கம்பிகள் போன்ற  சரக்குகள் வகை வாகனங்களுக்கு இந்நிறுவனத்தின் வாகனங்கள் இந்திய அளவில் சிறப்பானவை ஆகும்.கேரளா போன்ற மாநிலத்தில் இந்நிறுவன தயாரிப்புகள் புகழ்பெற்றது ஆகும்.

4) Ashok Leyland Partner

கனரக வாகன உற்பத்தியில் இந்திய அளவில் இரண்டாம் இடம் பிடித்த அசோக்லேலண்ட் கம்பெனியின் இலகு ரக வர்த்தக வாகனம் பார்ட்டனர் வகை வாகனம் ஆகும்.பல்வேறு கூட்டு நிறுவனங்களை கொண்டிருந்தாலும் இந்த வகை வாகனம் ஜப்பானின் NISSAN கம்பெனியின் கூட்டு தயாரிப்பாக பார்ட்டனர்வகை வாகனங்கள் வெளிவருகின்றன்.மூன்று சிலிண்டர் கொண்ட பிஎஸ் 6 வகை இஞ்சின் இந்த வாகனத்தின் சிறப்பு அம்சமாகும்.அசோக்லேலண்ட் என்றாலே கனரக வாகனங்கள் என்ற எண்ணம் வாடிக்கையாளர்களியே நிலவி வருவதால் இலகுரக வாகன விற்பனையில் சபெரிய இடத்த நிரப்பவில்லை என்பது இந்நிறுனத்தின் ஏமாற்றமே.எந்த வகையிலும் தரத்திற்கு பங்கம் ில்லாத வகையில் எதிர்காலங்களை திட்டமிட்டே அசோக்லேலண்ட் பார்ட்டனர் வகை வர்த்தக வாகனங்கள் அறிமுகப்படுத்தி உள்ளனர்.

5) MAHINDRA JAYO DI3200

பயணிகள் வாகனத்தில் தனக்கென சிறப்பான இடத்தை பிடித்த மஹிந்திரா நிறுவனத்தின் ஜெயோ வகை இவ்வாகனங்கள் மலைபாங்கான பகுதிகளில் வாடிக்கையாளர்களிடெயே நன்மதிப்பைபெற்றுள்ளன்.ஆரம்பத்தில் இந்தோ ஜப்பானிய நிறுவனமாக இருந்து பல்வேறு சிக்கல்களுக்கு பிறகுமுழுமையாக மஹிந்திரா கையகப்படுத்திய பின் இலகு ரக வர்த்தக வாகன உற்பத்தியில் சிறப்பான இடம் பிடித்துள்ளது.

மிக குறைந்த திருப்பு திறன் , மற்றும் இஞ்சின் வெளிபடுத்தும் அதிக சக்தி போன்றவை இவ்வாகனத்தின் சிறப்பு ஆகும்.கேரளா போன்ற மலை பிரதேசங்களில் வாடிக்கையாளர்கள் வருப்ப தேர்வான வாகனமாகும்.பழங்கள் , காய்கறிகள் போன்ற சரக்குகளுக்கான வரும்பி வாங்கப்படுகின்றன மஹிந்திராவின் ஜெயோ DI 3200  வாகனம் ஆகும்.

6) FORCE Motors ShakthiMan 400

சுற்றுலா வாகனத்தில் தனக்கென தனி முத்திரை பதித்த டெம்போ டிராவலர் ரக வாகனங்களை தயாரிக்கும் போர்ஸ் நிறுவனத்தின் வர்த்தக இலகுரக வாகனம் Force ShakthiMan 400 ஆகும்.சப்தம் குறைவாகவும், மென்மையான இயக்கங்களுக்கு பெயர்பெற்ற மெர்சிடிஸ் கம்பெனியின் தொழில் நுட்ப உதவியுடன் BS6 வகை மேம்படுத்தப்பட்ட இஞ்சின்களுடன் இவ்வகை வர்த்தக வாகனம் வாடிக்கை யாளர்களுக்கு கிடைக்கின்றது்.இது முன்புற இஞ்சின் அமைப்பை கொண்ட செமிபார்வேர்ட் கேபினை கொண்ட வாகனம் ஆகும்.சாலைகள் தெளிவாகவும் , ஓட்டுவதற்கு மென்மையான வாகனமுமாக இருப்பதால் டிரைவர்களின் விருப்ப தேர்வு இவ்வகை வாகனம் ஆகும்.

KIA Motors Third Compact SUV KIA SONET

KIA Motors is working on a new compact SUV for the Indian market that will rival against the likes of the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza and the Hyundai Venue. The model, codenamed as the Sonet, will be third product to be launched by the brand in India after the Seltos and the Grand carnival.

To be based on same platform as the Hyundai Venue, the upcoming Sonet compact SUV from Kia Motors will be differentiated from Hyundai’s compact SUV with the help of the signature Kia design. The new model will be built at the company’s production facility in Anantapur, which has an annual capacity of 3 lakh units. To utilise this capacity, the company will need more mainstream products apart from the Seltos and Grand Carnival.

Inside, expect the Kia Sonet&nbsp;to come equipped with features similar to that of the Venue. The model is likely to receive smart

 is available in 17 variants. Out of these 17 variants, 9 are Manual, 4 are Semi - Automatic, 2 are Automatic and 2 are Automatic (Torque Converter).

Kia Sonet Colours: 

Sonet is offered in 10 colours: Red,Black, White Pearl,Black, Beige Gold,Black, Glacier White Pearl, Steel Silver, Gravity Grey, Intense Red, Aurora Black Pearl, Intelligency Blue and Beige Gold. However, some of these colours are available in specific versions.The model is likely to receive smart connectivity via the UVO Connect technology and an eSIM for internet connectivity. Engine options will be carried over from the Hyundai Venue as well. On offer will be two petrol engines including the 1.2-litre Kappa unit and the 1.0-litre TGDi unit. The latter will be paired with a seven-speed DCT unit as an option. The model will also be available with a 1.4-litre CRDi diesel engine with a six speed manual transmission.

Just like the upcoming Seltos, the new Kia Sonet&nbsp;is expected to be priced aggressively, in the range of Rs 7-11 lakhs (ex-showroom). Once launched, the model will take on the Mahindra XUV300, Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue and the Ford EcoSport.&nbsp;

Tata Ace Gold Petrol

TATA ACE GOLD PETROL

In 2005, Tata Motors pioneered the small commercial vehicle industry with the launch of Tata Ace, which revolutionised the last-mile delivery in the Indian market. Since its launch, Tata Ace has emerged as the trusted partner of more than 22 lakh entrepreneurs and is the single largest commercial vehicle brand in the country.

Tata Ace has also provided significant social and economic benefit to its customers as a vehicle for self-employment.

Continuing with the legacy of providing pioneering and innovative products to its discerning customers, Tata Motors  now launches the Petrol variant of Tata Ace Gold with BSVI technology. Tata Ace Gold with the new petrol power train offers superior value proposition to its customers helping them to earn more.

USP :

• Power packed engine, delivering 22 Kw (30HP) power and 55Nm torque
• Payload of 750 Kg
• Gear Shift Advisor and Eco Switch for high fuel efficiency
• Digital Display Cluster
• Features - Large Lockable Glove Box, USB ChargerWarranty of 2 years / 72000 Kms

Applications: Distribution of fruits & vegetables, furniture, consumer products, bottled water, Gas cylinders, FMCG, Milk & Diary products, Cold drinks,  textiles 

bakery, Pharma, Tent House & Catering, Plastics, scrap, Waste management applications.etc

TATA ACE GOLD PETROL COMES WITH HIGH MILEAGE

• Tata 275 Gasoline MPFI" BS-VI, 4 Stroke Water cooled engine
• Gear shift advisor for better fuel efficiency
• Eco switch for better fuel efficiency.

• TATA ACE GOLD PETROL COMES WITH HIGH PAYLOAD

  

• High payload of 750 KGs
• Heavy duty truck-like chassis now even more reinforced
• Rugged front & rear leaf spring suspension now even more stiffer
• Durable truck like axles.

• ENGINE

  • Type :Tata 275 Gasoline MPFI" BS-VI, 4 stroke water cooled engine
  • Max. output :22 kW@ 4000 RPM
  • Max. Torque :55 NM @ 2500-3000 RPM.

  • TRANSMISSION

    • Clutch :Single plate dry friction diaphragm type
    • Gearbox :GBS 65-4/6.31
    • Steering :Mechanical, variable ratio (23.1 to 28.9:1) Variable, 380 mm dia.

      (MM)

      • Width :1500
      • Height :1840 (Unladen)
      • Wheelbase :2100
      • Front Track :1300
      • Rear Track :1320
      • Ground Clearance :160

      • WEIGHTS

        • Max. GVW :1615 kg
        • Kerb Weight :865 Kg

    • Length :3800

Mahindra Furio A New Range Truck lCV segment

THE MTB FAMILY SETS YET ANOTHER BENCHMARK.

On 29th January, 2019 MTB marked its entry into a brand-new market with the FURIO, a new range of ICV trucks. The launch secured Mahindra’s place as a full range commercial vehicle player in the goods segment with an unprecedented customer value proposition - 'Get more profit or give the truck back.

Held at the UNESCO Exhibition Centre in Mumbai, the ceremony saw massive media turnout with over 100 delegates attending the meet from illustrious publications such as CNBC TV 18, ET NOW, NDTV, Economics Times, Business Standard, The Hindu Business Line, Financial Express, Dainik Bhaskar, Autocar and many more. They were addressed by Dr. Pawan Goenka, Managing Director, Mahindra & Mahindra, Mr Rajan Wadhera, President, Auto Sector, and our Chief Executive Officer - Mr. Vinod Sahay along with Dr. Venkat Srinivas - Principal Chief Engineer & Head Product Development - MTBD.

FURIO 11 BS6 - OVERVIEW

DELIVERS HIGHER PAYLOAD, DELIVERS MORE EARNINGS.

• Powerful and fuel-efficient 3.5 litre mDi Tech engine with FuelSmart technology
• State-of-the-art cabin designed by Pininfarina for unmatched comfort and higher productivity
• Real-time Driver Information System (DIS)
• Suited for every business application needs with two cargo body length options
• Guaranteed offerings in service and spares
• Maximize your profit with Mahindra iMAXX telematics technology

  FURIO 12 BS6 - OVERVIEW

  

  DELIVERS PRODUCTS FRESH AND PRESERVES EARNINGS TOO.

  • Powerful and fuel-efficient 3.5 litre mDi Tech engine with FuelSmart technology
  • State-of-the-art cabin designed by Pininfarina for unmatched comfort and higher productivity
  • Real-time Driver Information System (DIS)
  • Suited for every business application needs with multiple cargo body length options
  • Guaranteed offerings in service and spares
  • Maximize your profit with Mahindra iMAXX telematics technology

    FURIO 14 HD BS6 - OVERVIEW

    

    CARRIES HEAVY LOADS AND DELIVERS GOODS EFFORTLESSLY.

    • Powerful and fuel-efficient 3.5 litre mDi Tech engine with FuelSmart technology
    • State-of-the-art cabin designed by Pininfarina for unmatched comfort and higher productivity
    • Real-time Driver Information System (DIS)
    • Suited for every business application needs with shorter cargo body length options
    • Guaranteed offerings in service and spares
    • Maximize your profit with Mahindra iMAXX telematics technology

      FURIO 16 BS6 - OVERVIEW

      

      NOW EXPERIENCE COMFORT AND SAFETY ON EVERY JOURNEY.

      • Powerful and fuel-efficient 3.5 litre mDi Tech engine with FuelSmart technology
      • State-of-the-art Day & Sleeper cabin designed by Pininfarina for unmatched comfort and higher productivity
      • Real-time Driver Information System (DIS)
      • Suited for every business application needs with multiple cargo body length options
      • Guaranteed offerings in service and spares
      • Maximize your profit with Mahindra iMAXX telematics technology

        FURIO 17 BS6 - OVERVIEW

        MAXIMUM PAYLOAD LEADS TO MAXIMUM EARNINGS.

        • Powerful and fuel-efficient 3.5 litre mDi Tech engine with FuelSmart technology
        • State-of-the-art cabin designed by Pininfarina for unmatched comfort and higher productivity
        • Real-time Driver Information System (DIS)
        • Suited for Voluminous Goods application needs with multiple cargo body length options
        • Guaranteed offerings in service and spares
        • Maximize your profit with Mahindra iMAXX telematics technology
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Mahindra Launch New Thar 2020

Mahindra launch With new 3rd-gen chassis & manual shift-on-fly 4x4 the Mahindra Thar can tame any terrain. Hard & Convertible Top. Front-Facing Rear Seats. Cruise Control + HHC/HDC. 6-Speed AT & MT with 4x4. ESP, Dual Airbags, ABS.A modern take on an iconic design, the All-New Thar, with its wide stance and iconic lines, stands out wherever it goes.

The iconic Thar is born again in an all-new avatar. With an iconic design, legendary capability, breath-taking performance, everyday comfort and loaded with technology & world-class safety, the Al-New Thar is all set to explore the impossible! Incredibly powerful, capable, comfortable, tech-packed, safe and yet quintessentially The 2020 Mahindra Thar is based on the third-generation platform with body-on-frame construction. 

  The track has been increased and the SUV is now wider than the predecessor that results in a more comfortable cabin and better safety standards. The wheelbase has been increased for better ingress to the second row, which now gets the front-facing seats. The lower variants will continue to offer side-facing seats. The SUV also gets 255/65 R18 tyres that have been upsized and are wider as well for improved on-road stability, better compatibility with the wheelbase and an improved stance.A new-generation Mahindra Thar is the latest model to be unveiled by the manufacturer and will go on sale in India on October 2, 2020. The all-new offering takes a quantum leap over the current model with new features, technology and a heavily revised design to meet the current and future safety norms.

   

  The Mahindra Thar is an extremely important model for the brand that also pays homage to its legacy, and will be introduced during the festive season. October 2, also marks the Founders’ Day for Mahindra & Mahindra, making the launch all the more special. Bookings for the new-generation Thar will begin in October while deliveries can be expected towards the end of the year. The off-roader will compete against the Force Gurkha and upcoming Maruti Suzuki Jimny.

 

The all-new Mahindra Thar will be offered in soft-top and hard-top versions, the SUV retains the familiar silhouette but gets the distinctive new grille that's taken inspiration from Mahindra's Classic vehicles over the years. The hood has been raised for enhanced pedestrian protection but the A-pillar remains rearward that leads the long hood into the beltline. The SUV gets wider bumper and wheel arches with integrated turn indicators and LED daytime running lights. The vertically-stacked taillights also get the LED combination lights for a distinctive look.

 

The new-generation Mahindra Thar’s cabin gets a completely new layout while also sporting better quality materials, improved plastics and silver and chrome accents for a more upmarket feel. The new dashboard integrates the 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with smartphone connectivity and the unit will display adventure gauges to give you real-time information on vehicle articulation, power delivery to the wheel and more. There's a new instrument cluster with a coloured TFT MID unit for all the important details along with features like steering-mounted controls, weather-resistant switches, cruise control, roof-mounted speakers, tyre pressure monitoring system and more.The SUV comes with bucket seats with better cushioning and washable upholstery for easy cleaning. 

The VIN plate also makes it on the dashboard instead of being placed under the hood. Mahindra says that's a result of the feedback from the Thar community. The safety package comprises dual front airbags, ABS, ESP, Hill Hold and Hill Descent Control, built-in roll cage with three-point seatbelt for all passengers, ISOFIX anchors for child seats and more.

 

 

The 2020 Mahindra Thar will draw power from the all-new 2.0-litre mStallion turbo petrol engine that develops 150 bhp and 320 Nm of peak torque. Diesel power comes from the updated 2.2-litre mHawk oil burner that produces 130 bhp and 320 Nm of peak torque. Both engines are paired with a 6-speed manual transmission, upgrading from a 5-speed unit on the current model. 

 

The modern-day buyers will also appreciate the new 6-speed torque converter automatic on the SUV. The model comes with a manual shift 4x4 transfer case as standard with a low crawl ratio 42:1. The SUV gets an independent suspension at the front while the rear gets a multi-link unit. The rear axle comes with a mechanical locking differential.The new Thar has a water wading ability of 650 mm with an unladen ground clearance of 226 mm. Do note the ground clearance is likely to be different on the entry-level trims that will come with 16-inch wheels. The SUV has an approach angle of 42-degrees, ramp-over angle of 27-degrees and a departure angle of 37-degrees. The new-gen Mahindra Thar will be broadly offered in two versions, AX Series for the adventure enthusiasts, and the LX Series for the lifestyle users.

Ashok Leyland BS6 AVTR range Modular Platform Commercial Vehicles

 Ashok Leyland, the flagship Company of the Hinduja Group and India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, today launched its range of Modular Trucks, AVTR, with i-Gen6 BS-VI technology. The modular platform is a first of its kind in the Indian CV industry with multiple options of axle configurations, loading spans, cabins, suspensions, and drivetrains on a single platform for the entire range of Rigid trucks, Tippers and Tractors in the 18.5T to 55T category. This enables customers to configure vehicles that are best-suited to their applications and business needs. 

 The AVTR platform gives the customers a choice to customise their product as per their requirements, which in turn will deliver better operational economics and customer delight. For the Company, it would mean faster turnaround along with better market coverage owing to virtually millions of combinations, for any kind of customer. The Modular platform also provides improved safety and better comfort for drivers, higher reliability and enhanced durability, and is supported by next Gen i-alert fleet management system with remote diagnostics.Mr. Dheeraj Hinduja, Chairman, Ashok Leyland, said, “Ashok Leyland has always been ahead of the curve and leads the CV industry in terms of innovation. Our endeavour has always been to address the needs of our customers and deliver better profitability for them. The customer centric AVTR, will take our customers to the next level of trucking and they will reap the benefits of modularity. This unique modular platform puts us on the global map of CV manufacturers and will help us in our journey of realising our vision.”

Mr. Vipin Sondhi, MD & CEO, Ashok Leyland, said, “With the launch of AVTR, we are very proud that we have achieved the dual challenge of meeting the BS-VI norms and development of a whole new platform, in one swift move. This gives us an edge not only in India but globally with its potential to switch between right-hand-drive and left-hand-drive. AVTR has the potential to deliver any kind of truck as per the customer’s specific requirement, in a very short time. This new platform has been extensively tested in different terrains and done over 6 million kilometres of field running. It truly stands for quality, reliability and backed with the extensive service network, it is going to give our customers a huge advantage and in turn catapult us ahead of competition.”

MrAnuj Kathuria, COO, Ashok Leyland, said, “With the launch of AVTR, we have taken the lead in terms of technology and innovation. The customers will have the opportunity to customize their truck as per their specific application based on load, terrain, application and operational requirements. We have been seeding some of the vehicles from the AVTR range, with our select customers and the feedback has been very encouraging. Early reports from these customers suggest we have successfully helped them improve Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) including best in class operation and maintenance cost.”

Haulage 3520AVTR

Introducing the revolutionary industry first modular trucks from Ashok Leyland – take your business to the next level. The modular platform is first of its kind in the Indian CV industry with multiple options of axle configuration, loading spans, cabins, suspensions, drivetrains on a single platform for range of Haulage Trucks, Tippers and Tractors.

Modularity is an approach where the aggregates of a vehicle are divided into smaller sub-aggregates based on functionality and geometry. These sub-aggregates are called modules and have standardized interfaces. This helps in maintaining interchangeability and reducing number of parts.

The aggregates have also been improved in this platform which will ensure higher reliability and low maintenance cost. The modular range comes with range of cabin options with improved safety and comfort features. The modular range can be customized to individual customer’s needs - load, terrain, application and operational requirements. The Modular platform will deliver higher performance and productivity and will improve Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

Tipper 1920 AVTR

Introducing the revolutionary industry first modular trucks from Ashok Leyland – take your business to the next level. The modular platform is first of its kind in the Indian CV industry with multiple options of axle configuration, loading spans, cabins, suspensions, drivetrains on a single platform for range of Haulage Trucks, Tippers and Tractors.

Modularity is an approach where the aggregates of a vehicle are divided into smaller sub-aggregates based on functionality and geometry. These sub-aggregates are called modules and have standardized interfaces. This helps in maintaining interchangeability and reducing number of parts.

The aggregates have also been improved in this platform which will ensure higher reliability and low maintenance cost. The modular range comes with range of cabin options with improved safety and comfort features. The modular range can be customized to individual customer’s needs - load, terrain, application and operational requirements. The Modular platform will deliver higher performance and productivity and will improve Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

Haulage 1920 AVTR

Introducing the revolutionary industry first modular trucks from Ashok Leyland – take your business to the next level. The modular platform is first of its kind in the Indian CV industry with multiple options of axle configuration, loading spans, cabins, suspensions, drivetrains on a single platform for range of Haulage Trucks, Tippers and Tractors.

Modularity is an approach where the aggregates of a vehicle are divided into smaller sub-aggregates based on functionality and geometry. These sub-aggregates are called modules and have standardized interfaces. This helps in maintaining interchangeability and reducing number of parts.

The aggregates have also been improved in this platform which will ensure higher reliability and low maintenance cost. The modular range comes with range of cabin options with improved safety and comfort features. The modular range can be customized to individual customer’s needs - load, terrain, application and operational requirements. The Modular platform will deliver higher performance and productivity and will improve Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

Tata Altroz a real Premium Hatch with 5 star.

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• The Tata Altroz is the first model to be based on the new Alfa-Arc
• The Altroz impresses with its extensive feature list and ride quality
• The Tata Altroz will go on sale in January 2020
• the Tata altroz the Indian carmaker did not really have a premium hatchback - well at least that's what Tata motors itself says. In my view, the Indica and then the Indica Vista (later the Bolt) that sold alongside it was Tata's answer to the likes of the Hyundai Getz - India's first premium hatchback. So - interpret that as you will, but for what its worth the Tata Altroz is here and ready for launch. Tata is calling it the gold standard,
• Design -The car is pretty attractive as premium hatchbacks go and stays true to the 45X concept it as based on. And you get some interesting design details, which are rather distinctive. There is a black sill along the waistband that travels below the window line and there's also extensive use of glossy black in the tailgate and front grille. It is also not a flat surface anywhere, and is either recessed, or sharply concave - adding a dynamic and very different look to the car. The rear door handle is kind of like the Swift's - yup its 'up there' but it's a catch release style one, meaning the handle does not come out - I actually like it this way. So it's a really clean rear door as a result - a designer's dream! The metal carries through a lot of musculature, which comes into an almost exaggerated fender up front. Love it. In the face, there is a lot of familiarity, because you see the evolution of Tata's design. In many ways, it looks like the next generation of a car like the Bolt or the Indica Vista. To me it's a good thing like I reckon it shows a sort of growth journey for the same brand. Overall the exterior design is edgy, sharp and clutter-breaking .Performance-the Altroz diesel and petrol - dressed in Downtown Red and High Street Gold respectively. The latter is the positioning colour you will see on the ads and billboards. I will begin by taking the red one on the road. We are in Jaisalmer, heading in the direction of Longewala close to the India Pakistan border - the scene of the epic and unbelievable battle, which you should google; especially if you escaped the cheesy Bollywood telling of it! The roads he're are excellent, good tarmac, some undulations and corners - and hardly any traffic.The diesel is very good to drive overall though, and the big reason for that is the added heft only compliments the excellent ride quality and handing. While I would shave off just a few points on handling, the ride is absolutely impressive. The car feels premium, big and sophisticated in its road manners. If the ride quality is the one big takeaway for me, well the second one is the gearbox. I like how it's been mated to this engine. You don't need frequent gear changes as well, even in city traffic and out in the highway it coasts quite nicely too.     The car gets two drive modes, which you can toggle with this button at the base of the gearshift. It's like what we have seen on some other Tata models, and so you get City and Economy modes. You're better off staying in City mode though!   What stick out like a sore thumb though - something that is probably a bigger deal for me than others! Well it is because this is a premium hatchback, that I wonder why the steering is only adjustable for height and not for reach. It should be telescopic.HomeReviewsAuto ExpoCarsBikesNewsVideosPhotos
  
  
  • The Tata Altroz is the first model to be based on the new Alfa-Arc
  • The Altroz impresses with its extensive feature list and ride quality
  • The Tata Altroz will go on sale in January 2020

  It could be argued that before the Tata Altroz, the Indian carmaker did not really have a premium hatchback - well at least that's what Tata Motors itself says. In my view, the Indica and then the Indica Vista (later the Bolt) that sold alongside it was Tata's answer to the likes of the Hyundai Getz - India's first premium hatchback. So - interpret that as you will, but for what its worth the Tata Altroz is here and ready for launch. Tata is calling it the gold standard, and so today I intend to test that claim. And oh yeah - it's named after an albatross. In case you'd missed that earlier.

  

  
  

  The Tata Altroz remains identical to the 45X concept and the dynamic design stands out when viewed from the side The car is pretty attractive as premium hatchbacks go and stays true to the 45X concept it as based on. And you get some interesting design details, which are rather distinctive. There is a black sill along the waistband that travels below the window line and there's also extensive use of glossy black in the tailgate and front grille. It is also not a flat surface anywhere, and is either recessed, or sharply concave - adding a dynamic and very different look to the car. The rear door handle is kind of like the Swift's - yup its 'up there' but it's a catch release style one, meaning the handle does not come out - I actually like it this way. So it's a really clean rear door as a result - a designer's dream! The metal carries through a lot of musculature, which comes into an almost exaggerated fender up front. Love it. In the face, there is a lot of familiarity, because you see the evolution of Tata's design. In many ways, it looks like the next generation of a car like the Bolt or the Indica Vista.

  
  

  The 1.5-litre diesel engine turns out to be a mile muncher while also turning out to be efficient Performance: Diesel

  I got my hands on two cars - the Altroz diesel and petrol - dressed in Downtown Red and High Street Gold respectively. The latter is the positioning colour you will see on the ads and billboards. I will begin by taking the red one on the road. We are in Jaisalmer, heading in the direction of Longewala close to the India Pakistan border - the scene of the epic and unbelievable battle, which you should google; especially if you escaped the cheesy Bollywood telling of it! The roads here are excellent, good tarmac, some undulations and corners - and hardly any traffic. Perfect for testing this one.  

  
  

  There is considerable turbo lag on the diesel but the engine settles nicely at high speeds   First impression - there is a good amount of grunt that you get from this engine. It's not punchy and does suffer from considerable turbo lag. This is especially annoying between 1800-2000 rpm, when you really expect the engine to leap forth. But after that, it does deliver, and then also coasts nicely. The engine is also surprisingly silent, and Tata has done a good job of sound damping the cabin. But it is not enough to escape the whistley whine of the turbo. You do pick up a little bit of wind noise at higher speeds, but only just.

  The Tata Altroz offers excellent high speed stability and a supple ride quality across most surfaces.

  Ride and Handling

  Pr diesel is very good to drive overall though, and the big reason for that is the added heft only compliments the excellent ride quality and handing. While I would shave off just a few points on handling, the ride is absolutely impressive. The car feels premium, big and sophisticated in its road manners. If the ride quality is the one big takeaway for me, well the second one is the gearbox. I like how it's been mated to this engine. You don't need frequent gear changes as well, even in city traffic and out in the highway it coasts quite nicely too.     The car gets two drive modes, which you can toggle with this button at the base of the gearshift. It's like what we have seen on some other Tata models, and so you get City and Economy modes. You're better off staying in City mode though!   What stick out like a sore thumb though - something that is probably a bigger deal for me than others! Well it is because this is a premium hatchback, that I wonder why the steering is only adjustable for height and not for reach. It should be telescopic. Most of the competition cars do have it. The Altroz should have had it too. Overall the cabin is roomy and well appointed in terms of features. But there's a lot more to talk about, so let's pullover, shall we?  

  

  The Altroz feels premium, big and sophisticated in its road mannersInterior and Cabin Features 

  The car's big USPs on the inside are ambient lighting, automatic climate control, 7" floating touchscreen with a Harman entertainment system, rear camera, and a 7" digital instrument cluster. Then there's Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Cruise control, auto wipers and auto headlamps, push button start and the start-stop fuel saving system. A lot of these are only the preserve of the top two of the 4 variants on offer. The same is true for the LED daytime running lights and alloy wheels on the outside. A black contrast dual tone roof is optional on the top end XZ variant only. The good news is that dual airbags and ABS are standard. Given Tata's commitment to structural safety - I expect a good crash rating for the Altroz, 

• Pricing-Tata would be to undercut the competition on pricing. All this - the sexy styling, that exhaustive feature list and the decent performance attribute - but at prices that seem like a steal. It's a beat Tata missed with the Harrier I suspect. And seeing that car suffer for lack of an automatic should be a learning to Tata as about 30 per cent of the premium hatch space is now auto. That said, I expect prices to start at about Rs. 5.10 lakh for the petrol and Rs. 6.20 lakh for the diesel. I also expect the top end XZ to be priced at about Rs. 7.35 lakh for the petrol and under Rs. 8 lakh for the diesel.

• The Tata Altroz is well packaged despite a few chinks in the armour   On the whole, this is a good effort from Tata - one that could have truly hit that gold standard if the cabin appeared more plush. But a lot of the things I have taken issue with are things that can be fixed potentially quite easily. Think future variants, facelifts, etc. And it's not difficult to do (powerful engine, nice gearbox, plusher cabin). But the stuff that you can't really change - not till the new generation cycle i.e. that is where Tata has focussed on keeping the product really solid. We have already talked about ride and handling, then there's high-speed stability and overall composure - all of this really holds the Altroz in good stead. And that tells me that its Alfa architecture is going to hold on to this promise presumably on future products that come on the same platform as well. And that's certainly worth celebrating.
  

• Crash testing-The Altroz scored solid 5 stars with 16.13 points out of 17 in adult occupant protection while in child occupant protection it got three stars with 29 points out of 49.